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Art and Our Uncertain Future - Jolt Radio - 07Feb2018
From: Cathy Byrd
Series: FreshArtINTL Live Radio
Caption: Cécile B Evans, What the Heart Wants
Are we the last real humans? We consider this question in a conversation about art as a speculative science. Join us to ponder our uncertain future.

  • Added: Feb 14, 2018
  • Length: 57:16
Tangier Island Sinking (feature)
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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Residents of Tangier Island could become some of America’s first climate refugees—unless they get a much needed sea wall. Through a partnership wit...

Bought by KENW, WOUB, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 11, 2017
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 3
Photographer reveals "ghosts" of Lake Erie
From: Great Lakes Today
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Lakes are often portrayed as calm and serene environments, but Dave Sanford knows better. The Canadian photographer uses his pictures to reveal a m...

Bought by WCPN, WCMU Michigan, WXXI Rochester, North Country Public Radio, and WBFO


  • Added: Jan 10, 2017
  • Length: 01:13
  • Purchases: 5
The Speed of Sound: Courtney Barnett
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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I probably don’t have to motivate you on the importance and excitement behind Courtney Barnett. The Aussie exploded onto our collective radars wit...

Bought by KSUT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Nov 09, 2015
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 2
THE OVERNIGHTERS -- Jesse Moss Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Jesse Moss, San Francisco, CA 10/26/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Jesse Moss talks recapturing cinematic freedom, finding common ground, and surrendering to the moment.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Oct 31, 2014
  • Length: 16:58
  • Purchases: 1
Author Sister Madonna Buder a.k.a. the Iron Nun
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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A Roman Catholic Sister in her 80s who wrote “The Grace to Race, “ she’s the oldest person ever (man or woman) to finish an Ironman Triathlon. This...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 09:40
  • Purchases: 2
Tracing the edge
From: Veronica Simmonds
Series: Visual Arts News podcast
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Artist Annie MacMillan is tracing the edge of Halifax's lakes, with her body.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 07:50
CANE TOADS: THE CONQUEST -- Mark Lewis interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Filmmaker Mark Lewis on challenging himself, glamorizing amphibians, and the human folly of trying to outsmart Mother Nature.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2012
  • Length: 19:17
“Being Black and Green: African-Americans & the Environment” (encore)
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Oakland, CA Scraper krew, Credit: flickr user vkdir
African-Americans are helping to lead the environmental movement. We take you to a resettlement community in North Carolina, sustainable farms in W...

Bought by XRAY.fm and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Aug 13, 2012
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 2
Producer Profile: Doug Hawes-Davis
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Producer Profile
Caption: Doug Hawes-Davis, Credit: Courtesy of Doug Hawes-Davis and ITVS
Reporter Ben Kreimer speaks with filmmaker Doug Hawes-Davis about his documentary entitled Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison.

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Jul 20, 2012
  • Length: 19:30
  • Purchases: 1
Warning Signs
From: Sarah Lilley
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Nuclear waste will be with us for thousands of years. But the signs we use to warn people about its location will likely have to change.

Bought by PRX Remix and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 20, 2011
  • Length: 06:04
  • Purchases: 2
eWaste
From: Marc de Giere
Series: The Digital Divide
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A look at Free Geek, an organization that is giving ewaste a new life.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 16, 2009
  • Length: 13:01
  • Purchases: 1
Old Species Need Trees
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
You know the saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks?" Well, looks like it holds true for long-established species coping with deforestation.

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Lost World Found
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: October 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
"Pygmy possum" and "giant rat." They sound like rock groups, but no! These are two mammals new to science found recently in a pristine jungle in th...

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
INTO THE HEART OF TIBET: Interview with explorer IAN BAKER
From: The Tibet Connection
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Explorer, Tibet scholar and author Ian Baker talks about his life's work, experiencing the fabled 'hidden lands' of Tibet, which are considered by ...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2008
  • Length: 16:00
Active Voices: Neville Williams- Chasing the Sun
From: Chris Goldstein
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Active Voices: Neville Willams - Chasing the Sun: Solar Adventures Around the World, we discuss bringing rural households in India a Solar Electrif...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2005
  • Length: 05:33